Singapore The vibrant and energetic city is where the East meets the West with traditional and modern. It is one of the world's financial centers and is famous for world-class shopping, modern architecture and delicious cuisine. Lion City offers a unique experience for every visitor, from colorful ethnic festivals to vibrant nightlife. The city of Singapore has many other attractions such as Singapore Zoo, the famous night safari and tropical theme park, Sentosa Island. The city has a superb tourism infrastructure and great public transport making it an ideal holiday destination and the perfect gateway to other Southeast Asian destinations.
Thailand A country of beauty and mystery that attracts many travelers to its island resorts and busy cities. The culture, food and warm hospitality of the locals attract tourists more. The two most popular beach resorts are:
Pattaya Located 150 km south of Bangkok in the Gulf of Thailand. The 'Thai Riviera' and one of the best beach resorts in Southeast Asia, Resort Pattaya attracts more than one million tourists annually from all over the world. Located along the 4 km beach, Pattaya is famous for high standard hotels, shopping, seafood restaurants, assorted international cuisines, water sports and its vibrant nightlife. The southern part of the bay becomes very lively and entertaining at times with nightclubs, nightclubs, shopping stalls and local food vendors. A day trip cruise to outer islands such as Coral Island is a very popular activity where water sports, restaurants and serene beaches can be enjoyed.
Phuket The "Pearl of the South" is Thailand's largest island (48 km in length, 21 km wide) in the Andaman Sea off the country's southwest coast and is connected to the mainland by a bridge. Phuket Town is in the southeast part of the island, the international airport is to the north and the most popular beach resort cities are on the west coast. As one of Asia's premier beach resorts, Phuket still retains its distinct culture from Chinese and Portuguese influences. The island offers visitors hot tropical weather, beautiful white sandy beaches with warm clear water, pristine forests, shopping in market stores or traditional markets, many bars and restaurants, night life and friendly locals. Phuket has also been voted one of the top 5 retirement destinations in the world by Fortune magazine.
Las Vegas, USA Is the largest city in Nevada with a population of over 500,000 people. The city itself has become a stand-alone holiday destination with many amazing hotels and casino complexes located along the famous Las Vegas Boulevard or "The Strip". Many hotels have created a fantasy-like atmosphere with names and themes that evoke romance, mystery and distant destinations. "Entertainment Capital of the World" also boasts some of entertainment's biggest names and stage productions including music stars, magicians and Cirque du Soleil productions. And within a few hours there is one of the natural wonders of the world - the Grand Canyon. Even if you are not a gambler, there is a lot to do in Las Vegas!
Paris, France Located in the north of the country on the Seine River. It is widely recognized as being the most beautiful and romantic of all cities. Paris is highly influential in culture, art, fashion, food and design and is considered the most popular tourist destination in the world. Central Paris is officially divided into 20 districts (arrondissements), counting from 1 to 20 in a clockwise spiral from the city center. Each arena has its own distinct character and charm. The area to the north of the river, known as the Right Bank, includes the tree-lined Avenue des Champs-Lys, the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre Museum. The south area of the river, known as Left Bank, represents the city's most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower.
Dubai A wonderful place to visit, a city of contrasts, where East meets West and Old meets New. Situated on a coastal strip surrounded by the majestic desert and calm blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, Dubai offers a unique Arabic experience of year-round sunshine and spectacular scenery, world-class shopping, luxurious hotels and sumptuous food. Dubai has been transformed from a small fishing village into a modern vibrant city where celebrities holiday and Dubai's skyline is the world's largest, brightest and tallest. In the 1990s, Dubai embarked on an ambitious campaign to become one of the world's top tourist destinations supported by a massive program of hotel construction and the launch of its Emirates airline. Today, Dubai is known for its man-made islands with the shape of palm trees and a map of the world and a reputation as an international shopping destination. This makes for an ideal stopover destination when traveling between Asia and Europe.
Sydney, Australia The largest city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales, with a population of just over 4.25 million. Sydney is a European settlement, established by the British on 26 January 1788 as a punitive colony, which is celebrated as a public holiday, Australia Day, with major festivals around the country. Sydney's large, safe and beautiful natural harbor was the reason the original penal settlement was established in the area. The first fleet with 1700 convicts, soldiers, administrators and their families in 1788 is now known as Circular Quay, situated between Sydney's Harbor Bridge and the Opera House. By 1840, convict transport had ceased in Sydney and gold was discovered in 1851, causing a large population boom. By 1925, Sydney's population had reached 1 million inhabitants. Sydney has an international reputation as one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in the world. It is a multicultural and metropolitan city, with a third of its population born overseas. Sydney was the host of the very successful 2000 Summer Olympic Games, which raised the city's global profile.
